wnba Game Recap
Mercury Fall 97-74 Against Seattle - Game Recap
Phoenix was run off the court by the Storm on Saturday as Seattle blasted the Mercury 97-74 at Climate Pledge Arena.
Bettors who backed the Storm were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -1.5 at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 162.5.
Jewell Loyd had 24 points for Seattle and Ezi Magbegor chipped in with 15 points. Kia Nurse had 4 assists for the Storm, while Jewell Loyd was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Phoenix got 18 points from Moriah Jefferson in a losing cause and another 14 points from Michaela Onyenwere. Sug Sutton contributed 7 assists for the Mercury, while Brittney Griner had 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Seattle were victorious, as the score was 49-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Seattle as they grabbed 33 boards, while Phoenix only had 28
Seattle heads into a battle against the Lynx. Phoenix, meanwhile, will have their next action against Dallas.